Taos School District
School District · Taos, New Mexico
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
8
5 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
2,234
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.9:1
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
8
5 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
2,234
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.9:1
How this district compares
New Mexico rank
#50 of 88
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.0
above New Mexico avg
Per-pupil spending
$17,919
$1,052 vs New Mexico median
District size
2,234 students
Much larger than New Mexico median
The short answer
Taos ranks #50 of 88 New Mexico districts by overall school rating. Taos's schools with real test data average 6.3/10 across 7 schools. Its top-rated schools are Anansi Charter School (7.2/10), Arroyo Del Norte Elementary (6.4/10), and Taos High (6.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Taos
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (7 of 8). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anansi Charter School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Arroyo Del Norte Elementary | 6.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Taos High | 6.3 / 10 |
| 4 | Taos Middle | 6.3 / 10 |
| 5 | Ranchos De Taos Elementary | 6.2 / 10 |
| 6 | Taos Municipal Charter | 5.9 / 10 |
| 7 | Enos Garcia Elementary | 5.6 / 10 |
See all 8 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Taos
Taos is a Taos, New Mexico school district serving 8 schools.The district educates 2,234 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.9:1. District-level spending was $17,919 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.3/10, Taos demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Anansi Charter School, which has a composite score of 7.2/10.
In standardized testing, Taos students show an average math proficiency of 32.0% and ELA proficiency of 46.7%.
The district includes 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Taos, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Taos with test data.
Schools in Taos
8 schoolsElementary Schools5
Middle Schools1
High Schools2
District Details
- State
- New Mexico
- City
- Taos
- Total Enrollment
- 2,234
- Teachers (FTE)
- 187
- District spending per student
- $17,919NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 18.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Taos?
Taos has 8 schools in total — 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Taos?
The average composite rating for Taos is 6.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Taos?
Taos's district-level spending was $17,919 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Taos?
The average student-teacher ratio in Taos is 11.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Taos?
Anansi Charter School is the highest-rated school in Taos with a composite score of 7.2/10.
What are the test scores in Taos?
Across schools in Taos with test data, the average math proficiency is 32.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 46.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Taos compare to other districts in New Mexico?
Taos has an average school rating of 6.3/10 across 8 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in New Mexico by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 32.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 46.7%
How we rate schools
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Compare Taos with neighboring districts in the state.
- Albuquerque (174)
- Las Cruces (39)
- Gallup (33)
- Santa Fe (30)
- Gadsden (28)
- Roswell (22)
- Rio Rancho (21)
- Farmington (20)
- Clovis (18)
- Hobbs (18)
- Central (17)
- Los Lunas (16)
- Alamogordo (15)
- Carlsbad (14)
- Deming (13)
- Espanola (13)
- Grants (12)
- Bernalillo (11)
- Nm Corrections (11)
- Artesia (10)
- Belen (10)
- Lovington (10)
- West Las Vegas (10)
- Silver City (9)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, New Mexico Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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